Daiwa: Daiwa's certainly not just a reel and rod manufacturer anymore, and
the company's lures continue to gain popularity among bass anglers. This season
Daiwa has
expanded its freshwater lure family, introducing two new models, the DB Minnow
SP and DC Classic Shad SP. Both are designed to target bass and other
freshwater game fish. In addition to unveiling these new lures, Daiwa is adding
a larger “GV7-sized” offering (2 3/4 inches, 5/8 ounce) to its popular Game Vibe
series.

Daiwa introduces two new lures at the show,
the DB Minnow and DC Classic Shad SP

The DB Minnow is available in two sizes and
eight patterns

Daiwa DB Minnow:The new Daiwa DB Minnow SP
is a suspending jerkbait that dives to three feet, producing action that’s
designed to target predators holding in the middle of the water column. The
finish on these reels are very good, and on par with many of the premium
Japanese counterparts. Anglers can choose either the DB Minnow DB9SP (3 3/4
inches, 1/3 ounce) or the larger DB11SP (4 3/4 inches, 1/2 ounce) – each
available in a wide variety of fish-catching colors/patterns.

The Yellow Spot and Prizm Shad patterns

Check out the detailed finish on the DB
Minnow

Retail
packaging for the DC Shad, all of these lures will retail for only $6.95

DC
Classic Shad SP: Daiwa’s new DC Classic Shad SP is a suspending plug that is
designed to create an enticing wide wiggle upon retrieve. In murkier water, it
can be cranked slowly for an even wider, rolling action. Two different sizes are
offered the DC7MSP, a 2 7/8-inch, 3/8-ounce lure that dives to six feet, and the
DC7DSP version, (2 7/8 inches, 2/5 ounce), which will dive to nine feet. Both of
these lures feature detailed scale patterns and 3-D eyes for extra fish appeal.

The DC Shad
comes in two diving depths with two distinct lip designs

So how much will these lures set you back? Daiwa
has two tiers of lures and the Team Daiwa lures are aimed at the premium tackle
market while the standard Daiwa models are intended to compete for the
mainstream segment. All of these lures are surprisingly affordable, and will
retail for $6.95 each.